New Delhi: Delhi is set to launch its first recreational river cruise service on the Yamuna, marking a significant step towards promoting river tourism and sustainable urban mobility in the national capital.
Union Minister for Ports, Shipping and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal will inaugurate the service on November 10 at Sonia Vihar in the presence of Delhi Lieutenant Governor Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Chief Minister Rekha Gupta.
The cruise will operate along the Sonia Vihar-Jagatpur stretch of the Yamuna, designated as National Waterway-110 under the National Waterways Act, 2016. Developed by the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) in collaboration with several Delhi government agencies, the project aims to enhance recreational use of the river and strengthen tourism infrastructure.
According to officials, successful trial runs of the electric-powered cruise vessel were conducted last month. The service is expected to provide residents and tourists with a unique riverfront experience while showcasing the potential of inland waterways for clean and sustainable transportation.
The initiative is being implemented by IWAI under the Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways in partnership with the Delhi Development Authority, Delhi Tourism and Transportation Development Corporation, Delhi Jal Board and the Irrigation and Flood Control Department.
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